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by chicagorandy
Fri Dec 08, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Van's files Chapter 11 bancruptcy
Replies: 1
Views: 1774

Van's files Chapter 11 bancruptcy

Most are probably already aware of this latest news - but for those who missed it - https://www.vansaircraft.com/2023/12/vans-aircraft-announces-chapter-11-reorganization/?utm_source=ehotline_231207&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news_2023&mkt_tok=OTEwLVNFVS0wNzMAAAGP5XwAOQh9pk-FSwyir4OUi...
by chicagorandy
Wed Nov 22, 2023 3:34 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: new member from CA
Replies: 7
Views: 7214

Re: new member from CA

I'm counting on the MOSAIC rule being implemented by the time I finish my training next year. When it passes I'll be able to rent/fly most of the planes at my local airport that are owned by my training organization. As a tram volunteer at AirVenture each year I often hear the UNofficial FAA motto ...
by chicagorandy
Mon Nov 20, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: new member from CA
Replies: 7
Views: 7214

Re: new member from CA

Best advice I'd offer would be to check out who has any Light Sport airplanes to rent sufficiently close to you. Most flight schools do not. LSA availability can be a deciding factor, more so than finding a Sport Pilot teacher. Unless of course you are financially able to purchase, insure and store ...
by chicagorandy
Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Vans aircraft is going out of business ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1866

Re: Vans aircraft is going out of business ?

The candid vid sounds more like a restructuring of the company with an unsaid opportunity for a buyout by or partnership with a serious -and wealthy -aviation enthusiast?
by chicagorandy
Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Ground school
Replies: 5
Views: 5680

Re: Ground school

If my aging memory serves, It’s all the exact same stuff except you can leave out VOR nav and night flying. Everything else is exactly the same.

But I'll wait to see if anyone can confirm that.
by chicagorandy
Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:37 am
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: 5 Year Rubber Replacement?
Replies: 18
Views: 20712

Re: 5 Year Rubber Replacement?

I have no horse in this race (sadly) but I do note the rather unique nature of hose failures in pursuits such as aviation and scuba diving vs say cars, trucks and motorcycles. In the latter you might end up stranded at the side of the road, in the former you might die. Just sayin'. My personal 'no h...
by chicagorandy
Sun Aug 13, 2023 12:46 am
Forum: Community Center
Topic: In Memoriam: Muriel Hykes
Replies: 9
Views: 16508

Re: In Memoriam: Muriel Hykes

Deepest sympathies on your loss.
by chicagorandy
Sun Aug 13, 2023 12:43 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August
Replies: 54
Views: 88096

Re: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August

Money sent - hope the goal is quickly met.
by chicagorandy
Thu Jul 13, 2023 2:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August
Replies: 54
Views: 88096

Re: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August

Thanks for creating/hosting this informative forum. It is unfortunate that the Sport Pilot/Light Sport invention has turned out to be 'less than affordable' and impractical for the masses who wanted something simple but more than Ultralights. Perhaps new legislation down the road allowing 150's/172'...
by chicagorandy
Wed Jul 12, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: EAA Oshkosh AirVenture
Topic: EAA Airventure 2023 starts SOON!
Replies: 0
Views: 42521

EAA Airventure 2023 starts SOON!

Hope you can join us - gates officially open on Monday 7/24 and the event runs through Sunday 7/30. I will again be volunteering as a tram conductor every day the trams are running, usually starting the Saturday before, 7/22. For those interested, the new 5 live cams WITH sound are up and running an...
by chicagorandy
Fri Jan 06, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Eye Candy
Topic: New 360 camera on a selfie stick off the wing
Replies: 10
Views: 15104

Re: New 360 camera on a selfie stick off the wing

Amazing technology to be sure. Magic at the very least. Can you post a still pic that shows the selfie stick?
by chicagorandy
Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Sim Flying year round
Replies: 1
Views: 2353

Sim Flying year round

It's been rather quiet here of late, so just thought I'd mention the aviation related joy that fills my retirement hours, regardless of the time, the weather OR my limited discretionary monies. Namely Microsoft Flight Sim 2020. I picked up all the necessary PC hardware to have a mini-cockpit at the ...
by chicagorandy
Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:41 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: EAA AirVenture starts next week!
Replies: 2
Views: 5029

Re: EAA AirVenture starts next week!

The Vintage webcam is now live - here is a link to all 4 cams at the EAA website -

https://www.eaa.org/airventure/live